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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Košice takes 17h 7m and the fastest train takes 14h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Košice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 7m
Duration
1,275 km
Distance
€200
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Košice train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Karlsruhe and Košice. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Košice at 6:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 17h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjetRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)16h 40m • 5 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)17h 26m • 5 changes
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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)17h 57m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)20h 47m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)14h 26m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 4m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 47m • 5 changes
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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 21m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)14h 26m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 4m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 47m • 5 changes
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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 21m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 53m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 47m • 5 changes
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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 21m • 5 changes
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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjetRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)16h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 53m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 47m • 5 changes
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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 21m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjetRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)16h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)14h 26m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 4m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 47m • 5 changes
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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 21m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)14h 26m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 4m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 47m • 5 changes
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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBBRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 21m • 5 changes
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  • Distance: 1,275.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 7m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Košice, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Kosice via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 14h 10m.

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